Asahi Kurizuka
# Asahi Kurizuka

Asahi Kurizuka (Kurizuka Asahi (栗塚旭)) (born May 9, 1937) is a Japanese actor. He made his film debut with "Bukinaki Tatakai" directed by Satsuo Yamamoto in 1960. In 1966, he received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year. He specializes in jidaigeki . Especially he is famous for playing the role of Hijikata Toshizō, he portrayed the role multiple times. His most notable appearances include the following:

## Filmography

### Film

* Bukinaki Tatakai (1960)
* Onna no Issho (1967), Ogi Soichi
* Moeyo Ken (1966), Hijikata Toshizō
* Harbor Light Yokohama (1968)
* Futari Biyori (2005), Kuroda Gen
* Shundo (2013), Nishizaki
* Ninja Kids : Summer Mission Impossible (2013)
* Chambara: The Art of Japanese Swordplay (2015)
* The Old Capital (2016)
* Love's Twisting Path (2019), Monk
* Musicophilia (2021)
* Toshizō no Katana (2023), Hijikata Toshizō

### Television

* Shinsengumi Keppūroku (1965), Hijikata Toshizō
* Warera Kyūnin no Senki (1966)
* Ore wa Yōjinbō (1967)
* Kaze, co-starring Sanae Tsuchida (1967)
* Moeyo Ken (1970), Hijikata Toshizō
* Shinsengumi (1973), Hijikata Toshizō
* Inochi Moyu (1981), Hijikata Toshizō
* Shinsengumi! (2004), Hijikata Tamejirō
* Abarenbo Shogun (xxxx) (as semi-regular character Yamada Asaemon)
